All Technology articles – Page 8
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Retail Voice
Why retailers need more carbon transparency to achieve net zero goals
We all feel the pressure to cut carbon emissions, and we all know the risks if we don’t, says Virgin Media O2’s Adam Dancaster. Following the BRC asking the sector to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 through its Climate Action Roadmap, businesses are already making progress, but how much?
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Interview
Q&A: Canopey founder on launching a verified sustainable marketplace
Canopey’s founder Thomas Panton speaks to Retail Week about the launch of its sustainable marketplace, the ways it is eliminating greenwashing and its plans for reaching a varied consumer and retailer audience.
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Analysis
Retail Horizon 2024: How AI will help retailers unlock their growth potential
The pace of technology development and consumer adoption is accelerating at a breathtaking speed, and retailers must find ways to stay ahead.
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Analysis
Retail Horizon 2024: Technology
Retail Horizon 2024 is Retail Week’s exclusive strategic toolkit for subscribers.
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Video
Watch: Amazon celebrates friendship in ‘joyful’ Christmas ad
Ecommerce giant Amazon has released ‘Joy Ride’, its UK Christmas ad celebrating life-long friendship.
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News
Exclusive: Shopify adds TrueLayer’s payments app to platform
Open banking payments network TrueLayer has launched its new payments app on Shopify.
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Analysis
M&S seeks better bang for its buck on digital investment
Marks & Spencer reported that in the year ahead, “we expect to see a return of stronger online growth” – so where is it placing its bets for digital investment? And what does it want in return?
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Data
Next season tech – the investments powering the future of fashion
From collaborating on designs to elevating the customer experience, artificial intelligence is changing fashion retail forever.
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Retail Voice
Does retail need therapy?
As unified retail continues to be a buzzphrase across the sector, Aura’s Adam Wilson questions whether the retail industry is on the right track for future growth and how customer expectations are being met
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News
Rixo launches Try Before You Buy service
Fashion retailer Rixo has announced a partnership with technology start-up Harper to launch a Try Before You Buy service, which aims to “bridge the gap” between the in-store shopping experience and the convenience of ordering online.
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Analysis
Strategy spotlight: Five ways Marks Electrical is disrupting its competitors
In its most recent update, Marks Electrical reported a 24.8% increase in revenue, making it the UK’s fastest-growing electrical retailer. Firmly establishing itself as a challenger to larger competitors such as Currys and AO, what can others learn from its success?
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Innovation of the Week
Innovation of the Week: H&M launches AI design tool for customers
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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News
Amazon sales increase to beat analyst forecasts
Amazon performed better than anticipated with a sharp rise in sales and income in the third quarter to September 30.
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News
‘Challenging’ market conditions hit Very Group results
The Very Group has posted its full-year results, showing relatively flat revenue and a mixed sales performance.
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Analysis
From drones to robots: Amazon delivers the future
The idea of humanoid robots and delivery by drones may seem futuristic, but tech giant Amazon is already making inroads in utilising these products. Retail Week visits Amazon’s BFI1 fulfilment centre in Seattle, Washington, to see the new tech in action.
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Events
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News
JD Sports launches loyalty app
JD Sports has launched a new loyalty app, which rewards shoppers with store cashback.
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News
WiggleCRC faces uncertain future as financial lifeline lost
WiggleCRC’s future is on the line after parent company Signa Holding, the co-owner of Selfridges, withdrew a financial lifeline.
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Retail Voice
Retail success starts with empowered staff
‘Put the customer at the centre of your business‚ they say, but Maze’s Mark Rice believes success starts with your employees as without them, there can be no customer satisfaction or retail growth
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News
Amazon to launch 60-minute drone deliveries in the UK
Amazon is launching ultra-fast drone deliveries for UK customers from late 2024.